Talitha Amadea Aho is returning for a third year, teaching singing for all ages and morris dancing for kids. She has been morris dancing for a quarter century—first on Ring O’ Bells Morris and now on Berkeley Morris. Her singing class this year will center on call-and-response sea chanteys that everyone can sing. She loves nothing more than helping someone build confidence as they learn a new song or dance.
Tag: dance
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Talitha Amadea Aho
singing, morris
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Rhonda Cayford
rapper, morris
Rhonda Cayford has been an avid contra dancer for over 40 years, starting in Boston in 1978 and having the good fortune to move to San Francisco in 1980, just as the dance scene was taking off here. She discovered rapper at BACDS English Week in 1986 and it has been her passion ever since. She is the founder of a womens’ rapper team called Twisted Sisters, and was a long-time member of Swords of Gridlock. She has taught rapper, longsword, Cotswold, and Northwest morris at camp.
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Lindsay Verbil
English country dance
Lindsay Verbil is a caller whose warmth, enthusiasm, and clarity empower dancers to feel capable, confident, and connected to the music and to each other. Her teaching style is focused and precise, while her good humor and sense of fun create a welcoming and joyful space. A dancer herself, as well as a musician, organizer, and co-host of the web series “5 Things,” Lindsay brings together a tangible love for all facets of the dance experience.
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Doe Taryn
contra
Doe Taryn is an up and coming caller from Oakland who’s excited to return for her second summer at BACDS family camp. She brings a convivial energy with just the right amount of wit to the mic. Doe’s warm and encouraging style inspires confidence in new dancers, and empowers more experienced folks to be creative. Between their workshops, you’ll likely find them sitting in on sing-a-longs or noodling on a banjo under the redwoods.
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Dana Carlberg
rapper, Irish sets, longsword
This generation of Carlbergs, Dana and Bryce, began dancing as children in California and currently reside in Berea, Kentucky. Over the past 25 years they have honed their skills in morris and rapper sword and about a decade ago started teaching. Their experience includes performing on various teams worldwide and participating in and judging DART (Dance America Rapper Tournament). Although this marks their first year as staff at BACDS, they attended our Family Week as kids and have a longstanding history of attending other dance camps; they look forward to carrying on these traditions and learning new ones.
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Bryce Carlberg
rapper, Irish sets, longsword
This generation of Carlbergs, Dana and Bryce, began dancing as children in California and currently reside in Berea, Kentucky. Over the past 25 years they have honed their skills in morris and rapper sword and about a decade ago started teaching. Their experience includes performing on various teams worldwide and participating in and judging DART (Dance America Rapper Tournament). Although this marks their first year as staff at BACDS, they attended our Family Week as kids and have a longstanding history of attending other dance camps; they look forward to carrying on these traditions and learning new ones.